Assistant Nurse Manager
On-siteIndependence, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Assist the Clinical Manager in developing PI Plan initiatives, managing personnel, and allocating resources to promote efficient, effective, and safe nursing care. Provide feedback, counseling, and discipline to staff as appropriate while supporting peer review systems and performance evaluations. Ensure personnel work hours meet unit needs, assist in interviewing for vacancies, and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients and visitors. Collaborate with physicians and charge nurses to facilitate daily patient throughput, coordinate care across disciplines, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Identify and quantify resources needed for patient care while balancing quality and cost effectiveness. Participate in councils, task forces, and special projects, and disseminate data outcomes to staff and physicians to correct variances. Maintain high visibility on the unit and advocate for patients and families.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- BSN
- Minimum of two (2) years in clinical nursing practice
- One (1) year experience in leadership or charge role
- Demonstrated knowledge of nursing, healthcare, and organizational systems, and strategies
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in performance improvement theory and application
- Knowledge of JCAHO standards and other external organizations related to healthcare evaluation and accreditation
- Experience with the methodologies and processes related to organizational financial viability
- Well-developed communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
- Current RN licensure in the state of employment
- Certification in area of specialty within 6 months of eligibility
- BLS certification prior to patient contact
Desired Qualifications
- BSN is strongly preferred
- Commensurate combination of RN experience and Nursing education (ADN, Diploma in Nursing) and commitment to complete BSN may be considered in lieu of BSN upon hire
- Membership in professional organizations
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